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Victorian HotelvsSylvia Hotel
Victorian Hotel and Sylvia Hotel are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Sylvia Hotel ranks significantly higher than Victorian Hotel. Sylvia Hotel comes in at #14 in Vancouver with accolades from 10 publications such as BlackBook, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
Victorian Hotel
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Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
514 Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2V6, Canada
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "Budget hotels can be handsome, as in the gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, and chandeliers at this prettily restored 1898 European-style pension." Full review
Rough Guide "The family-run Victorian is about as far east as you’d want to be, but remains within easy walking distance of Gastown and the rest of Downtown."
Time Out "An old-world charm permeates everything at the Victorian Hotel, from the quietly polite staff to the wood-burning fireplace, to the floral wallpaper in your room." Full review
OysterBudget
"A budget-friendly boutique hotel. Rooms are modern with hardwood floors and coffeemakers... continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are free." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This boutique downtown hotel with historic charm dates back to 1898 and was originally designed by architect Doug Massie." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The best rooms are in the renovated extension, where raindrop showers, marble bathroom floors and flatscreen TVs add a slice of luxe." Full review
Sylvia Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides Fodor's Rough Guide Time Out
BlackBook Oyster
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
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1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Charming and blowsy, the Sylvia is the Blanche DuBois of hotels."
Insight Guides "Attractive old hotel overlooking English Bay, adjacent to Stanley Park. Surprising grandeur for the price, hence very popular, especially during the summer."
Fodor's "This Virginia-creeper-covered 1912 heritage building is popular because of its affordable rates and its near-perfect location." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"An ivy-wrapped landmark located in a heritage building, this popular place has an excellent reputation, making reservations essential."
Time Out "Eight floors high, the Sylvia was once the tallest building in western Canada and is now listed and a city landmark, with Virginia vines growing up the light brick exterior." Full review
BlackBook "Apple-red sunsets and maple-lined seawalk shadows the old English-themed bar. Channeling “I Love Lucy,” the rooms are simple, clean and understated."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Sylvia Hotel is a nice choice for those looking for a comfy and homey hotel away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver." Full review
Afar Magazine "Vancouver’s only beachfront hotel conjures thoughts of a more genteel era, thanks to its Virginia Creeper–clad brick and terra-cotta walls and heritage building status." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Ideally situated across the street from First Beach on English Bay...if you’re not expecting luxury, you’ll embrace The Sylvia as a tremendous value in one of the most enviable locations in Vancouver." Full review
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Ask for a room overlooking English Bay, on the south facing (Beach Avenue) side of the hotel.
Frommer's "The big draw is, of course, the unbeatable location right on English Bay—that, and the great room rates. Each room has its own layout, which ranges from small bargain rooms to big suites" Full review
